5th Avenue over Whiskey Creek
FairKittitas County, Washington · 5th Ave at North RR Ave · Structure no. 085926000000000
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,324
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
5th Avenue over Whiskey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5th Avenue over Whiskey Creek in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,324 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,785 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 5th Avenue over Whiskey Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is 5th Avenue over Whiskey Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does 5th Avenue over Whiskey Creek carry?
About 5,324 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is 5th Avenue over Whiskey Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns 5th Avenue over Whiskey Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.